Compassionate LPN: Grow Your Nursing Career & Benefits

Merit Health Wesley; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Education assistance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development

Job summary

Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS invites applications for an LPN to provide essential nursing care under RN supervision, administer medications, assess patients, and contribute to care plans while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. State licensure as LPN/LVN is required or pending; BCLS requested with ACLS preferred.

Mississippi-specific ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are noted; STABLE within six months. 0–1 year experience preferred; eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with activities of daily living.
• Conducts focused patient assessments and reports changes to the team.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, following safety protocols.
• Maintains documentation of patient care and coordinates with the healthcare team.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

LPN/LVN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS invites applications for an LPN to provide essential nursing care under RN supervision, administer medications, assess patients, and contribute to care plans while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. State licensure as LPN/LVN is required or pending; BCLS requested with ACLS preferred.

Mississippi-specific ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are noted; STABLE within six months. 0–1 year experience preferred; eligible to work in the U.S.